BKT URC stars force their way into Six Nations contention
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup often sees a changing of the guard, with new faces emerging as a fresh four-year cycle begins. This season’s tournament is likely to be another example...
Simon Thomas' BKT United Rugby Championship R9 Review
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyStepping stone success for Ulster Ulster Rugby skipper Iain Henderson insists there is much more to come from his team following their landmark 22-21 victory away to BKT URC league leaders Leinster...
Scarlets edged out at Rodney Parade
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn monsoon conditions at Rodney Parade, Scarlets came out on the wrong side of a tight, edgy contest that went down to the wire. A disallowed try and a couple of late misses at goal proved the difference...
Waino hits Century to open new year
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international Aaron Wainwright plays his 100th game for Dragons RFC in the Welsh derby against Scarlets in the BKT United Rugby Championship on New Year’s Day (kick-off 5.15pm). Wainwright...
Dyer and Waino return for Boxing day derby
3 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international duo Rio Dyer and Aaron Wainwright return as Dragons RFC face Cardiff Rugby in a huge Welsh derby in the BKT United Rugby Championship on Boxing Day (kick-off 3pm). Dyer and Wainwright...
Basham back for Pau clash
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international back row Taine Basham makes his return as Dragons RFC face Section Paloise in Round Two of the EPCR Challenge Cup in France on Saturday evening (kick-off 5.30pm UK). Basham returns...
Dyer hits half century in European opener
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWales international wing Rio Dyer will make his 50th appearance for Dragons RFC when they tackle Oyonnax Rugby in Round One of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Rodney Parade on Saturday (kick-off 8pm). Dyer...
Flanagan: Power of Sharks pivotal
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Dai Flanagan admitted his Dragons had failed to deal with the power of the Hollywoodbets Sharks as the Springbok inspired hosts rattled up a big victory. The Men of Gwent endured a difficult...
SA sides excite on local soil in Vodacom URC
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyA successful conversion by big Willem Alberts summed up the Vodacom United Rugby Championship weekend from a local perspective as the three South African sides playing at home ran amok against their visitors...
Match Preview: Hollywoodbets Sharks v Dragons RFC
4 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHaving lost their opening five BKT URC matches, the Hollywoodbets Sharks were in need of a boost and it’s been provided by the return of their World Cup-winning Springboks. Second row Eben Etzebeth,...
